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paola salas

msw, lsw
psychotherapist

We reach turning points in our lives when the path of least resistance, what has always kept us safe and what we have always known, no longer works for us. Deep down, some part of us knows that we want more for ourselves. In our work, I aim to support you in inviting more expansiveness into your life: gently loosening the survival strategies that once protected you but may now keep you feeling constricted. Therapy can offer a space to connect with all parts of yourself and move toward greater authenticity. I believe our work together can be a step toward not just coping, but creating a life of alignment and fullness.

 

In our sessions, we will explore the unknown together. Shame can often keep us from the curiosity and self-compassion needed to find our way back to ourselves. In the moments when those feel hardest to access, I will walk alongside you. My hope is that our work together helps you uncover the roots of your patterns and symptoms, develop a more nuanced and integrated sense of self, and begin relating to yourself and others in more fulfilling ways

 

My experiences as a queer woman and Latina immigrant have shaped my commitment to providing therapy that is grounded in an awareness of systemic power and oppression, understanding your life beyond just the individual lens.

 

We may be a good match if you’re looking for a therapist who brings their personality into the room, is warm, curious, and committed to your growth.

pronouns: she/her
email: paola@walnutpsychotherapycenter.com

Education and Training

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MSW • University of Pennsylvania​

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BA • Public Health • Bryn Mawr College

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Areas of Experience

 

Anxiety, Attachment, Depression Grief/Loss, Self-worth, Shame, Relationships, Relational Trauma, Life Transitions

Theoretical Orientation​

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  • Attachment-Based 

  • Relational

  • Trauma-informed

  • Psychodynamic

  • Anti-Oppressive

  • Insight-Oriented

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